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IATA: BWI · Baltimore, United States

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-04:00 EDT
AirportBWI
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~5,753,168

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (IATA: BWI) is a key aviation hub serving Baltimore and the wider United States region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Baltimore from BWI

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BWI

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BWI / KBWI
Serves
Baltimore
Country
United States
Local time now
23:32 (EDT)
Time zone
America/New_York
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
39.1754, -76.6683

Alternative airports near BWI

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington (DCA)48 km
Washington Dulles International Airport · Dulles (IAD)73 km
Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia (PHL)145 km
Straight-line distance from BWI. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from BWI right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Chicago (CHI)First Nation AirwaysDirect19 Sep€109
Atlanta (ATL)First Nation AirwaysDirect8 Oct€112
Miami (MIA)First Nation AirwaysDirect5 Nov€113
Charlotte (CLT)First Nation AirwaysDirect9 Oct€120
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)First Nation AirwaysDirect10 Sep€124
Tampa (TPA)First Nation Airways1 stop24 Sep€131
Las Vegas (LAS)United Airlines1 stop1 Oct€145
Houston (HOU)First Nation Airways1 stop26 Sep€145
Seattle (SEA)Alaska AirlinesDirect1 Oct€153
New Orleans (MSY)First Nation Airways1 stop4 Nov€155
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)First Nation Airways1 stop9 Oct€158
Boston (BOS)Southwest AirlinesDirect12 Nov€165
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Nonstop destinations from BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has published nonstop service to 74 airports across 11 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BWI.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
ChicagoORDUnited States998 km
LondonLHRUnited Kingdom5,833 km
BostonBOSUnited States593 km
AtlantaATLUnited States927 km
CharlotteCLTUnited States580 km
Fort LauderdaleFLLUnited States1,492 km
DenverDENUnited States2,393 km
Los AngelesLAXUnited States3,739 km
PhoenixPHXUnited States3,209 km
Raleigh/DurhamRDUUnited States411 km
PhiladelphiaPHLUnited States144 km
Dallas-Fort WorthDFWUnited States1,954 km
New YorkJFKUnited States295 km
DetroitDTWUnited States656 km
MinneapolisMSPUnited States1,503 km
Salt Lake CitySLCUnited States2,993 km
OrlandoMCOUnited States1,269 km
MilwaukeeMKEUnited States1,029 km
Fort MyersRSWUnited States1,482 km
TampaTPAUnited States1,357 km
ClevelandCLEUnited States504 km
NewarkEWRUnited States271 km
San FranciscoSFOUnited States3,944 km
HagerstownHGRUnited States108 km

Airlines serving BWI

11 carriers publish nonstop service at BWI, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Southwest AirlinesWNBudget94
United AirlinesUAFull Service20
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service17
American AirlinesAAFull Service10
Spirit AirlinesNKBudget4
Carrier F9F9—3
British AirwaysBAFull Service2
IberiaIBFull Service2
Air CanadaACFull Service2
JetBlue AirwaysB6Full Service2
CondorDECharter2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BWI-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.